PRAY FOR KAZAKHSTAN IN CENTRAL ASIA
Kazakhstan has been in the news lately. It is also the Central Asian Muslim country where one of our associates is serving. She moved there when the pandemic blocked her return to East Asia and has been teaching at a school not far from the center of recent unrest (the unrest started in the western part of the country, not where her school is located).
PROFESSIONAL TENTMAKER: BRENT
Brent was a fresh grad and the youngest in a team of seven that we placed in China for an IT outsourcing company based in California. Before his departure, we met with his parents to hear their concerns, and appreciated how they did not want to stand in the way of their son’s calling.
EARLY RETIREES: PAUL & HELENA
For over 25 years, Paul enjoyed a rewarding career in banking. Helena served in a large social service agency. After several promotions, she directed a program with 54 staff members in 4 counties.